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Paint

Underwater with Epoxy

Some have been keeping the information secret; others cannot believe it. If you maintain a stationary or mobile marine structure, you can easily repair and coat steel or concrete surfaces underwater using one of the HYCOTE™ underwater paints, fairing com- pounds or adhesives. It's true.

For years, offshore platform and jetty owners have struggled to apply epoxy putty-like compounds to steel and concrete surfaces. Adherence problems and application challenges often turned the project into an economic and engineering disaster. In 1984, an Australian company promoted HYCOTE™ 151, a thin, durable epoxy coating engineered for under- water application. Hundreds of marine structures have been coated with HYCOTE™ since then, with outstanding results .

What kind of coating protection should you expect?

Expect a smooth, hard, non-toxic surface only an epoxy can provide. Some customers have found that HYCOTE™ is the only coating which with- stands the unusual abrasion given to rudders and stabilizing fins.

One coat application, 100% solids (no VOC's).

If it works well underwater, think of where conden- sation or continuous washing prevents the applica- tion and adherence of your traditional epoxy sys- tem - e.g. operating machinery, storage tanks, fish processing decks, bilge areas

We've got the Americas covered. In fact, if you maintain a U.S. Government owned ship, we've got the world covered! For technical assistance and the names of licensed suppliers of the HYCOTE™ family of paints, fairing compounds, and adhe- sives, call or fax David Allan, Vice-President at: 1 (902) 422-1219.

U.T.Technologies Limited, Box 31114, Robie Street RPO, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5T9 .

Products manufactured in Canada and the USA under license.

Shipments from Trenton, Miami, Norfolk, San Diego, Honolulu, and Rio de Janeiro

Supplier inquiries from established paint companies welcome.

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